Sexuality in North Africa: Pronouns, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and More
If you ever felt confused or overwhelmed by sexuality or gender identity, you’re not alone! Sexuality is a spectrum that could be hard to confine into terms, so it is completely normal for us to feel at times overwhelmed by its complexity! The purpose of this article is to guide you through the process and explain the different terms used in the LGBTQ+ community.
The Question of the Veil in Colonial Lebanon and Syria
Lebanon and Syria’s religious elite were shocked by the bombshell of a book released by a Muslim woman, Nazira Zain al-Din, one that called for the transudation of an imminent piece of clothing under Islamic authority: the veil. In an unprecedented case, a woman wrote a book in which she sparked much knowledge and judgment.
Homosexuality in Pre-Modern Iran
Despite the prohibition of homosexuality in Islam, same-sex relations were a common practice that was implicitly recognized in the Pre-modern Persian world. The relations were seeming in asymmetrical patterns, involving partners of different ages and social standing.
Algerian Women During Times of Colonialism
Understanding Algerian heritage and culture under French colonialism is a topic of critical importance, as it provides us a glimpse into the factors that now shape Algerian and North African society.